Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee

Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees attend a training program conducted by the New York City Fire Department. Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees receive Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and emergency medical service operations training and instruction covering basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of emergency medicine, basic treatment modalities for health related emergencies, hazardous materials orientation, NYS Right to Know Laws, blood borne pathogens and infectious disease control, clinical assessment skills, multiple casualty incident (MCI) management, emergency vehicle operations, and related topics. Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees are given practice in applicable patient treatment skills and perform clinical rotations in the field and in hospitals. All Emergency Medical Specialist Trainees perform related work.

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; AND one of the following:
(a) Six months of full-time satisfactory employment demonstrating reliable work habits; OR
(b) Full-time U.S. military service with an honorable discharge; OR
(c) Successful completion of 15 semester credits from an accredited college or university; OR
2. Graduation after completion of FDNY approved Emergency Medical Services coursework at a New York City High School or Vocational Training Center.
Note: If you possess a current valid EMT certificate, in any state, you are not eligible for the Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee title.